Dave Dyer has returned for his second stint as Sports Copy Editor/Writer for the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company in the same role from 2012-2015. He spent the past year doing freelance sports writing in Seattle, Washington. During that time, Dave had articles published by the Seattle Times, covering the Seattle Marathon, the Seattle Storm of the National Women’s Basketball League (WNBA) and Seattle Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). He also collaborated with the U.S. Olympic website, teamusa.org, interviewing some of the key athletes of the 2016 Summer Olympics, including Michael Phelps, Simone Manuel, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart.
Before his first stint in Augusta, Dave was a Sports Writer for the Biddeford Journal Tribune from 2009-2012.
A native Mainer, Dave was raised in North Waterboro and graduated from Massabesic High School. He is a graduate of Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, where he was a quarterback on the football team from 2004-2007.
Dave lives in Belfast with his girlfriend, Brandi. They have a daughter, Scout, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Humphrey. In his spare time, Dave enjoys watching a good movie or television series. He also unapologetically watches professional wrestling.
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PublishedJune 3, 2023
Boys tennis: Skowhegan wins first Class A North title
River Hawks fight back in multiple matches to clinch state final appearance with win over Brunswick.
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PublishedMay 3, 2023
Fran Purnell, an ambassador to Waterville youth baseball for decades, remembered as an inspiration
Purnell, whose name adorns the city’s Cal Ripken baseball field, died Tuesday at 83 years old.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2023
Video replay reviews getting a look for Maine high school basketball tournament
The Basketball Committee of the Maine Principals’ Association to take up issue next week after state tournament has second controversial buzzer-beater in three seasons.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2023
Men’s hockey: Maine’s season comes to an end in Hockey East opening-round loss to Vermont
The Black Bears squander a one-goal lead in the third period.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2023
Class D girls basketball: Southern Aroostook cruises to second straight Class D title over Seacoast Christian
Warriors pull away thanks to a 30-0 run to win fourth title in the last five seasons.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2023
Girls basketball: Lawrence, Brunswick lean on abundance of players who have big-game experience
Several players are no strangers to championship moments, having experienced success on the field hockey and soccer fields.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2023
Girls’ basketball: Junior newcomers making big impact in short time at Brunswick
Morse transfers Dakota Shipley and Maddy Werner have been key contributors for Dragons this season.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
College notebook: Longtime men’s hockey rivals Bowdoin and Colby prep for NESCAC semifinal showdown
Colby women’s hockey continues on in NESCAC playoffs, while UMaine-Augusta women’s basketball moves along in YSCC playoffs.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Girls’ basketball: MacNair leads Old Orchard Beach to Class C South final
Elise MacNair scores 32 points and grabs 12 rebounds as the Seagulls defeat Kents Hill, 59-43, to reach a regional final for the first time since 2017.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Girls’ basketball: Old Orchard Beach storms past Winthrop
Elise MacNair leads Seagulls with 30 points.
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